Short
eared Owl Genus: Asio Short-eared Owls are some of our most endearing owls,
yet they are
disappearing from much of their historic range in the eastern U.S. They are listed as endangered in New York
State and are now generally considered winter visitors, although they
used to
breed here. Less than 100 Short-eared Owls remain in New York State (annual average). Habitats like the largely unprotected Washington county Grasslands Important Bird Area (IBA) provide the large, open spaces the owls need to fit their hunting style and large populations of the mice, voles and other small mammals that are their usual prey. The Washington County Grasslands IBA is critical to the survival of Short-eared Owls in New York State. It also provides important habitat to other threatened and at risk birds like Northern Harriers, Upland Sandpipers, Eastern Meadowlarks and American Kestrels. Friends of the Washington County Grasslands IBA is working with other partners to conserve his unique IBA before it is lost to development and these amazing, mysterious owls disappear from New York State. Learn more about Friends of the IBA's efforts to protect the owls and conserve this vital habitat while benefiting local communities and what you can do to help at: www.ibafriends.org and www.winterraptorfest.com. Laurie LaFond |
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